The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence program that lets qualifying investors, entrepreneurs and talented professionals live, work or study in the United Arab Emirates without a local sponsor. Bayraktar Attorneys advises foreign clients on eligibility, the right category and the application, all in English.
The Golden Visa is long-term residence, not citizenship. It is issued for five or ten years and is renewable. The categories, thresholds and conditions are set by the UAE authorities and can change, so we confirm the current requirements before you apply.
Talk to an English-speaking lawyer about the UAE Golden Visa. The first consultation is free and there is no obligation.
The UAE offers several Golden Visa categories, and the right one depends on your profile and goals. We help you find the most suitable route and manage the application so it is complete and correct the first time.
Our support covers the whole journey:
The UAE Golden Visa is organised around who you are and what you bring to the country. The main categories are:
Owning qualifying real estate, currently from around AED 2,000,000, is a well-used route. The property must meet the conditions set by the authorities, and off-plan or mortgaged purchases have their own rules. We check that your purchase qualifies before you rely on it.
Investors who place funds in approved public investments, deposits or company capital may qualify, subject to financial thresholds and proof of the investment. We confirm the current figures and evidence required.
Founders of innovative or approved projects can qualify, usually with endorsement from a recognised UAE authority or incubator. We help you gather the approvals and present the business clearly.
Scientists, doctors, engineers, senior executives, researchers, artists, athletes and other specialists may qualify on merit, often with a nomination or accreditation from the relevant UAE body. Requirements are tailored to each field.
The program is known for its flexibility and the lifestyle it supports. Holders typically enjoy:
A major attraction of the Golden Visa is that the main holder can sponsor the family, and the family visas can be linked to the same long duration as the main applicant. This usually includes your spouse and children, and household staff can also be sponsored under the applicable rules. We confirm the current conditions, documents and any age limits for children in your consultation.
The Golden Visa is granted for five or ten years depending on the category, and it is renewable as long as you continue to meet the conditions, for example by keeping the qualifying property or investment.
Unlike a standard UAE residence visa, the Golden Visa is not cancelled simply because you spend long stretches abroad, which makes it convenient for internationally mobile families. You will still complete practical steps such as a medical test, medical insurance and Emirates ID registration, which we coordinate for you.
The UAE is well known for having no personal income tax, though a federal corporate tax now applies to business profits above a threshold. Holding a Golden Visa can support tax residency in the UAE if you meet the substance and presence conditions, which may be relevant to your wider planning. Your position depends on your own circumstances and your other countries of connection, so we work through it with you and, where useful, a tax adviser before you decide.
We assess your profile, identify the best category, and set out the thresholds, costs and documents.
We gather and review your investment, business or professional evidence and any required approvals or nominations.
We prepare and submit the Golden Visa application with complete supporting documents.
We coordinate the medical test, health insurance and Emirates ID steps to activate your residence.
We add your family members under your sponsorship and handle renewals as your visa approaches its term.
We work daily with international investors and professionals, entirely in English.
We match you to the route most likely to succeed and prepare a clean, complete file.
For the real estate route we check that your purchase actually qualifies before you commit.
We handle sponsorship for your spouse, children and staff alongside your own application.
Atty. Nevzat Oğulcan Bayraktar
Confidential, English-speaking guidance on the right category and a complete application.
This page provides general information about the UAE Golden Visa in Turkey and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, please contact Bayraktar Attorneys for a consultation.
